Pallet compost area help

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In case these might give you some ideas, here's what I did to make a two-bin system:



I used two full pallets for the back to keep the compost away from the fence:



I found it much easier to knock the skids off the rest of the pallets to make the middle and sides from just the tops. I used the strongest looking top for the middle:

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Lids are easy to make - some repurposed gate hinges are great if you can find them:



For the front I used some pallet slats to make runners, then made each front in two halves which simply slot in:

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I fill one:



and use the compost from other. When I run out, I start filling the bin I've just used.



It works for me, I've not found the need for a third bin. Regular turning helps to speed things along, as does chopping everything as small as you can be bothered.

If I can make it, anyone can.

[mrbadexample]

Pallets are actually a bit drafty for an ideal compost bin (although still better than an open heap), and the stuff near the gaps will dry out and not rot.

Good point - I did use extra slats to fill in some of the bigger pallet gaps.